Loonies for Lindor Raffle Prizes

I tried 3 separate times to get decent photos of these quilts. They are so amazing. You will have to see them in person. Thank you very much, Shannon for all your hardwork putting these together for the Crop.

Yes, you are seeing right. It's the HOUSE MOUSE! My fav.
Also, another favourite theme. Of course, doggie prints...

Delightful Inspiration May Stamp of the Month

I'm keeping the streak alive but its becoming harder each month as the preparations for the Crop escalate. So I'm really happy that I had a goal to play along every month for a year. If you do the challenge, you get next month's image mailed to you for FREE!  Here's my take on the May birdies...

And here's the digital stamps from Delightful Inspiration that I received to work with...

I haven't picked out a sentiment, but I will add one when I send the card. So cute!

Loonies for Lindor Raffle prizes

Look at this stunning assortment. You will have to see it in person as every detail is related to this year's theme.And guess what? There is not one but TWO of these selections. Thank you Keri, for your generosity and all your help with the Crop preparations.

 In case you can't guess it, here's another hint...

Loonies for Lindor Raffle Prizes

Four Gift Certificates to THE SCRAPBOOK SHOP in Mildmay, Ontario.
Thanks Patti for your generous contribution to our Fundraiser.

Loonies for Lindor Raffle prizes

Look at this gorgeous bag that showed up...

No more making 10 trips to the car to lug all your scrapbooking items in. AND its on wheels!
As if that wasn't enough, the prize includes a Pizza crop for you AND and friend.
Thanks,  Two Scrapbook Friends for your lovely donation.

Loonies for Lindor Raffle prizes

I have lots that I've been working on, but I don't want to give everything away before the big day on Sat. June 13th.
What I can do, is start showing you a few of the generous raffle prizes that have started coming in...

A beautiful 31 bag full of Project Life and pockets stuffed with various items for the Scrapper.
Thanks Corrina.
Check back tomorrow for another sneak peek.

Raspberry Coconut Tarts

Most of my favourite recipes come from the old time cookbooks. Good 'ole farm recipes, time tested and classic. In 1980, my Mom was the President of the Whiteman's Creek Women's Institute in Paris, Ontario. This was originally a group of farm women whose motto "For Home and Country" resulted in many contributions of money and service over the years. Although my mother was not a member during the Second World War, I found it interesting reading how they worked diligently on the home front packing parcels for the boys overseas and making over 100 quilts and over 400 articles of clothing.

Most of their fundraising came from Euchre and Pie socials, plant and bake sales, catering and silent auctions and of course, this recipe book featuring favourite recipes from all the members of the WI...

One of the recipes that I have made many times over the years, are these delicious raspberry coconut tarts. Seems like a fitting dessert in honour of Mother's Day. They are very easy to make when using store bought tart shells and raspberry jam. Of course, back then, there would have been no question of using anything "store bought".

Raspberry Coconut Tarts

Pastry shells
Raspberry jam

Filling:
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. melted butter
1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups coconut
Place a spoonful of jam in the bottom of each tart shell. Mix together filling and spoon on top. Bake at 350F for 30min.( I adjusted the temperature and the time. It was orginally higher and longer but I found my tarts started to brown quickly so keep an eye out)

Happy Mother's Day. I hope you all get to sample your favourite treats.